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Old 07-16-2005, 08:51 AM
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I'm half tempted to goto the yota dealer and see if the 130amp alternator from the 05 Taco/Tundra or the 150amp from the Sequoia will physically fit. If so, they could probably be had in a junkyard for the same cost as a craptastic aftermarket unit. The benefit here would be that it would be reliable, and also turn enough power at low RPM.

You're definately right though, upgrade those wires!

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Old 07-16-2005, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by gapguy

You're definately right though, upgrade those wires!
YES! I made a good point, alright!

Yeah, thats a good idea...I'll give my guy at the dealer a call here in a little while and see what he says.

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Old 07-16-2005, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 4x4Fink
YES! I made a good point, alright!

Yeah, thats a good idea...I'll give my guy at the dealer a call here in a little while and see what he says.

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..Keep in mind that they list for $500+
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I shot strap22 a pm just to see if he could offer some advice and pricing on this since he is the yota parts guy that i trust...
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Good thing there are a lot of salvage yards around here!

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There's always the MR2 or is it Supra alt? I dunno...
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I just got off the phone with the dealer...he said it probably wouldn't work. He said it may bolt up but he doubts that it would work. Unless you wanna fab up some bracketry but he said it'll be a combo of both wiring and bolting up that will give you problems.

Just thought I'd let ya know.

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You should be able to pick up a 2 or 3 farad cap for around $100.
No matter how big your alternator is you will still dim lights when the amp draws huge spikes of power. The alternator cannot respond quickly enough to keep the lights from dimming but it will keep you from pulling your voltage down over a long period of time.
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Here ya go.

A whopping 550 amps in one package! 12volt High Output Alternator for the serious enthusiast. J130 mount for dealer install only. Also requires three Tsunami fuse kit. (Part number FBW911-ANL) Got serious audio? We have the alternator.


http://www.h-o-alternators.com/alternators.htm
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You can always slap an underdrive pulley on an alt



Some reading.

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/9281.html
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I don't have one here to compare but it list for $611.66...Yota Tech price $422.89plus shipping. Hope this helps.................
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thanks for all the help guys!
i think ill try a cap after i get a new alternator.
still contemplating getting a new 4-channel amp and ditching my 2-channel to power all 4 speakers.
also going to do the 'BIG 3' soon. hopefully that will help some

strap22: im looking on www.toyotapartsales.com, and i see a Land Cruiser alternator for $201.10... whats the amperage on this and would it fit??

thanks!
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Originally Posted by kylerensmeyer
thanks for all the help guys!
i think ill try a cap after i get a new alternator.
still contemplating getting a new 4-channel amp and ditching my 2-channel to power all 4 speakers.
also going to do the 'BIG 3' soon. hopefully that will help some

strap22: im looking on www.toyotapartsales.com, and i see a Land Cruiser alternator for $201.10... whats the amperage on this and would it fit??

thanks!
$195.90 plus shipping and I need your old alternator shipped back as a core or add $30.00. It's a 80 Amp alt. As for whether it would fit, you can booger anything to fit but the wiring also has to be done. I don't recomend this install. IMO..........sorry
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ooh ok... just trying to keep my options open
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Originally Posted by kylerensmeyer
ooh ok... just trying to keep my options open
I understand....good luck and I hope you find something that will work. If I can help in anyway let me know.
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Originally Posted by strap22
I understand....good luck and I hope you find something that will work. If I can help in anyway let me know.

Just sent a PM your way.
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Has anybody used or know anything about these alternators? I was thinking of getting one. Opinions?
85'-92'
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
93'-95'
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...sspagename=WDVW
98'-02'
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...sspagename=WDVW
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looks like my opinion was totally worthless. glad i could help
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Bump... anyone have a solution? i just installed 2 more KCs on the rack (4x150w) plus 2 55watt rear facing, plus my 4 55watt Rocklights, plus my 1000 watt stereo.... i need a bigger alternator. any suggestions?
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an MR2 Alt fits our truck, I think its rated at like 100 amps, amazingly enough there is a good thread on here about some GM alternators rated at 130 amps that fit into our truck with just a couple of fender washers in the moutning point to make it the right size. Search for that.!!


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